Welcome to the homepage of the
Woodlands Art League
Art is not what you see,
but what you make others see.
--Edgar Degas
With COVID-19 restrictions our meeting had been suspended temporarily. Look for announcements regarding upcoming General Membership meetings soon. The safety and health of our members is paramount. We appreciate your patience and support until we can get together again soon! Are you looking to join us in helping make our community Art-friendly? Go to the "Join Us" link on the navigation banner and see what you need to do. You've been a member, but you need to renew? Go to the "Join Us" link, too! |
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January is named for the Roman god Janus. I’m sure you’ve seen images of a classical figure with two faces, one looking into the past and one looking into the future. Janus was also the god of doorways and gates, and thus, new beginnings. It’s fitting that we still begin our calendar year as an opportunity to experience new things, start new projects, and look forward to new days that stretch out before us.
At the Woodlands Art League, we are also starting something new. Our new studio/gallery will soon be up and running with classes and workshops beginning in January. The gallery will host an exhibition starting in late January when we hope to have an artists’ reception, too. We are looking to begin regular open studio sessions, “Paint-outs,” and groups to engage our members and to encourage others to join us.
We have plans to have special shows, judged shows, and other events to let the community around us see who and what we are, the premier group of artists working and creating in The Woodlands. We want to move out and into the area with special exhibits in remote locations, stores, and offices. It’s exciting to think of the opportunities ahead of us.
What do we need from you, the members. First, we need your continued support. There is no shaking the facts that it has been a challenging year. By being part of WAL, you ensure we will be there into the future. Renew your membership if you need to and invite your friends to join. Begin to spread the word that the Woodlands Art League is going strong.
But what we also need is participation. If you take part in some aspect of our programs you will help us keep moving. Join a group, take a class, volunteer to work on a committee, or attend a show or exhibit. There is a lot of things you can do and we need to know that you are willing to do them. It’s the doing that keeps us strong.
Art Show Slide Show! Enjoy this quick souvenir of the show. A very special Thanks! to Mr. Vic Cherubini of Epic Software Group for providing most of the photos in the slide show and allowing us to use the wonderful venue!
If you have any interest in moving WAL forward and becoming a part of its success, please consider becoming an officer for the 2021-22 year. We have some positions opening as well as many committees that will need folks to help do the job of making WAL function. Contact any board member for information on how you can volunteer today! |
The Woodlands Art League Facebook group is filled with information. Find instruction, connect to friends, and discover links to all sorts of art-related posts that you can use! Search for us at Woodlands Art League in Facebook Groups and join us today! Everyone is welcome! |
How to get to the New WAL Facility at 701 Sawdust Rd! If you are looking at Hobby Lobby, look to the right to see a strip center across the way. Look to the left of that and see a blue and silver building. Then look further to the left and see a silver two-story building. WAL is in that silver building, and our entrance is on the right side of the building. We're still working on the opening and our hours, so stay tuned! |
How to Help WAL With (Almost) No Effort Did you know that many retailers offer programs that will donate portions of your purchase to non-profit organizations like WAL? Amazon Smile, for example, is one such program. If you're going to order something, please consider making the Woodlands Art League your charity of choice and share some joy this Holiday Season! |
The chief enemy of creativity is "good" sense. --Pablo Picasso |
South County Community Center Art Show Ending The display that we had at the South County Community Center on Lake Robbins will no longer be allowed per county official's request. Thanks to all who have participated in the past. We will be looking for a new places to display our art. So, if you know of somewhere, let us know! | The Monday Morning Portrait Group We've been advised that the Oklahoma Community Center will remain closed indefinitely. So, the Monday Paintgroup is suspended until we can meet safely. |
We're trying some new things! We've added a bit of flash to the homepage with a couple of images. Keep and eye out here for information on how to be a "featured" artist with the banner on our homepage. We're looking forward to seeing your work! |
| Woodlands Area Art Trading Cards Group Create, Trade, and Collect! We want to let you know that ATC has gone postal! Art Trading Cards are tiny gems - 2-1/2" X3-1/2" - that you make and trade with others. Any medium can be used, paints, collage, fabrics and more as long as they can fit into a standard trading card pocket. Create some to trade on the spot, or bring some with you in any state of completion. As we are a small group, each person creates 2 cards for each member per month. We mail them out to each other at the beginning of the month. Everyone has the option of doing what they want, but we often agree on a topic for at least one of the cards. What you do is up to you! Creativity is worth sharing and this is a perfect way to not only share your art, but get others' art in return. What a fun way to introduce yourself to new artist-friends! This group is sponsored for the community by the Woodlands Art League. There is no charge and membership is not required. Adults and older teens with parent are welcome. Bring a friend or two! For more info contact group leader, Teri Valentine, at terilynn248@aol.com |
Acrylic Painting: with Lauren Combs:
Mondays 1:30 - 3:30
Drawing and Painting Realistically w/ Tom LaRock
Thursdays 9:30 - 12:30
Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 (or) 5:00
Thursdays 6:00 - 9:00
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Members of WAL: If you would like to have your art displayed in the slide show, please contact us at wal@woodlandsartleague.org to purchase a $30.00 annual "Featured Artist" Ad. Click Here to see our members' albums |
Join Us Woodlands Art League welcomes new members and supporters of the arts. We provide programs for all ages, skill level and interests! Join the only art organization in The Woodlands run for and by local artists by clicking the button below. Start benefitting from all the great resources we offer. Join TodayStay Informed! Click the button below to subscribe to our newsletter and other announcements for WAL related information delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to UpdatesTake a class! Some of our members offer Drawing, Watercolor, Oil, Colored pencil, Acrylic and Mixed Media...all taught by experienced instructors. Classes are forming today! Contact us for information. | Upcoming events
Would you like to do something? Well, so would we! Let us know what you might like to do to make art a greater part of The Woodlands area. We are always looking for events and activities to get our members creative minds working. Let any board member know what ideas you might have to keep WAL moving forward! |
Meet the Executive Board and Directors The Board is comprised of hard-working volunteers dedicated to growing our art community. (Click on any of the photo above the Board and Directors Name to get their contact information) |
Position Open | Dave Malin Interim President | Sara Saravo VP, Community affairs | Tom LaRock VP, Internal Affairs |
WWAF LiaisonLauren Combs Past President; Membership Chair Position Available | Elyse Taylor Treasurer | Diana Jacobs Board Secretary | Fox Robison Webmaster Judge Show CHair |
The Woodlands Art League, WAL, is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit based in The Woodlands, Texas and serves members in The Woodlands and surrounding Montgomery County area. The League’s purpose is to further the cause and interest in the visual arts through teaching, programs, demonstrations, exhibitions, and community involvement, and to form an arts community that supports and promotes local artists. WAL is a member driven, all volunteer organization. Our league is a great organization in which to meet local artists, showcase your work, and make friendships that will last a life time! We would love for you to JOIN US today!
Partnership with the Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival |
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12/19/2016 Website Annoucement: www.woodlandsartleague.org is the same as https://wal.wildapricot.org. Anytime you use woodlandsartleague.org it will be redirected to https://wal.wildapricot.org. Thanks WAL Board